1.50 MATCHBOOK BETTING EXCHANGE HANDICAP

MArk JoHnSTon has found middle- distance handicaps a happy hunting ground at this meeting so rainbow rebel is likely to prove a tough nut to crack. The Middleham raider has leapt 16lb in the ratings for three wins since the end of last month and showed excellent form at Chester last time. in the hope that a busy spell may find him out, TUFF ROCK is offered as a larger-price alternative on his second start for david Simcock. The selection’s debut for the stable at newbury saw him perform creditably behind Teodoro (fast time) and there could be more to come from him on his return to 10 furlongs at a track that has suited in the past. Afaak, a fine second in the Hunt Cup, and Alfarris (narrowly beaten at Chelmsford) are very much shortlisted.